Moree community, sporting or educational organisations have the opportunity to receive up to $25,400 in funds for a project or program that will benefit the community, thanks to Moree Plains Shire Council's Community Enhancement Fund.
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The funding, provided by the Moree Solar Farm as an annual contribution to Moree Plains Shire Council, will be awarded to a project that will provide the most benefit to the community and aligns with one or more areas of council's 10 Year Community Strategic Plan.
"We hope the successful grant applications will present some new ideas and some forward thinking that will have long term, high community impact," MPSC general manager Lester Rodgers said.
"We received three very high quality applications for the Community Enhancement Fund for the 2019 calendar year.
"We look forward to seeing what exciting projects and programs individuals and community groups will propose that can benefit the community and our many residents."
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Last year the Community Enhancement Fund was provided to the Moree Boars Rugby League Football Club to construct perimeter fencing around Boughton Oval to prevent young children from running onto the field during games and limiting hazard of injury to players and spectators.
Mr Rodgers said the installation of fencing will enhance Boughton Oval's reputation as a premier sporting facility and allow representative matches to be played without being compromised due to safety concerns. He said the new fence will also provide a noticeable visual upgrade to the oval.
Moree Boars Rugby League Football Club president Todd Mitchell thanked council and Moree Solar Farm for the funding.
"The funding will make a real difference at Boars' games as well as the club's ability to host premier rugby league games," he said.
Under the policy, council will be able to consider how many local projects they wish to support as part of the annual contribution from the Moree Solar Farm allowing for larger scale projects.
Council will consider eligible applications for financial assistance under the Community Enhancement Fund for the 2020 calendar year at its meeting on Thursday, April 9.
Individuals or groups wishing to apply for financial assistance are required to complete and submit an application form by 5pm on Friday, March 13. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
A copy of the Community Enhancement Fund Application Form and policy is available on council's website www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au or can be obtained from the Moree Plains Shire Council, Max Centre, Balo Street Moree during normal office hours or by telephone on 6757 3222. Copies are available at the Moree Community Library and Offices at Mungindi.
